Buyer's Guide

The Self-Storage Buyer's Guide is the industry's one-stop online marketplace for information on vendors servicing all aspects of the self-storage industry. We are a large industry and it is impossible to keep an inventory on all vendors ... so let the education experts at MiniCo Publishing handle that for you. Self-storage owners, operators, managers, and vendors alike can search for local or national companies and vendors to work with and contact them with no middle-man, unlike other directory and vendor locator databases. True to our primary charter of educating the industry, the Self-Storage Buyer's Guide is there to educate visitors as to who the Top Self-Storage Vendors are and give them multiple points of contact to facilitate vendor/buyer connections. Our list of vendors and vendor categories is always growing and if a need arises for information on a particular category that is not representing in our list, please let us know and we’ll get to work gathering data on vendors for you.

DBCI is a leading manufacturer of steel curtain roll-up doors for both the commercial and self-storage markets. With field technicians and manufacturing and sales offices located across the United States, DBCI quickly and efficiently delivers superior products and services to our customers.

Headquartered in Douglasville, Ga., DBCI has been at the forefront of industry innovation for decades. In addition to our SPIDR Guide innovation, DBCI introduced a stainless steel latch and patented tensioning device to the self-storage industry, and was one of the first door manufacturers to use a silicon-polyester paint finish, extending film protection and protecting against chalking and fading. We utilize an in-house wind testing facility and state-of-the-art equipment that enables us to manufacture doors to the highest standards and deliver on customer and partner expectations.

DBCI is dedicated to helping customers get the most from our products and services, and we remain true to our commitment of partnership, innovation and the manufacturing of superior products through state-of-the-art techniques. Our team of professionals strives for excellence in product quality and customer service and satisfaction.

Janus International is the leading manufacturer and provider of turn-key building solutions and new technology for the self-storage industry. From steel roll-up doors, hallways, and mezzanines to new solutions for facility automation and security, Janus has a solution for a variety of self-storage and commercial applications. The company is headquartered in Temple, GA and operates out of 6 distribution centers worldwide.

For over 35 years, Lock America has developed and manufactured a complete line of high-security products for the self-storage, car wash, energy, trucking and vending industries. Lock America helps its customers solve their security problems with a variety of innovative latches, padlocks, cylinder systems, disc locks, and key styles, featuring a number of 'bump-proof' and pick-proof locks and replacement latches.

Quik# Door Numbers has manufactured the highest quality custom vinyl door numbers for over 33 years. Using 3M Scotchal High Perfomance vinyl, numbers are quick & easy to apply, inexpensive, and last! Other products include: building, office, and gate signage, along with pre-printed and custom banners. Quik# Door Numbers is family owned and operated, and continues to give friendly and professional service since 1981.

Manufacturers of the 'Smart-Latch' & 'Latch-Defender' patented wireless security & over-locking door systems. Each SmartLok product has a built-in door alarm, shock sensor, and heat detector. Each lock features a shock sensor to detect if a burglar attempts to tamper with the lock or door and sounds an alarm. For added security and safety, a heat detector notifies the manager if the lock temperature exceeds an adjustable preset limit. 'We'll lock them out so you don't have to'

Trac-Rite worry free doors are easy to install and require virtually no maintenance. Both paint and workmanship are guaranteed, operation is smooth and quiet, and doors are offered in a variety of multi-coated pre-finished colors.

About Mini Storage Messenger

Established in 1979, the Mini-Storage Messenger, published by MiniCo Insurance Agency, is the leading monthly publication covering the global self-storage industry. The Mini-Storage Messenger is, first and foremost, an unbiased education tool for the self-storage industry. All of our articles, either written by our in-house writers or contributed by industry leaders, provide the highest-value educational takeaway of any other publication in our industry and that is why we continue to have record subscription levels year over year. Other resources we publish include the annual Self-Storage Almanac, Self-Storage Canada and Self-Storage Now! Advertising is available in both print and digital versions of each publication. MiniCo also offers custom publishing services including editing, cover art, layout and design, printing, marketing and promotion, sales and custom options.